Posted on 12/09/2010 12:42:36 PM PST by Tom Hawks
The song, "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel, hit number one in the charts today in 1989. If you listen closely to the lyrics, you will notice that it is a history of the world as Billy Joel recalls them from when he was born in 1949 up to the moment he wrote the song in 1989. That is a period of time when the world went from rebuilding the world from the devastation of WWII until two years before the Soviet Union collapsed.
I always liked the song because I like history, and it is my belief that those who forget the past will inevitably repeat it. So we study history in order that we will learn from our mistakes and improve upon society for our future. Unfortunately, the leftists who control the education system in our country do not believe in teaching history. The result has been a repeat of the worst economic times America has ever experienced.
For those who find it difficult to remember what happened on September 11, 2001, the song will be like listening to ancient history. However, for those who know and understand historical facts, this video will be a somewhat pleasant and hurtful reminder of the many things that has happened in America and around the world from 1949 to 1989. Under the Video with Joel's song is a list of all the historical events and or people that are mentioned in the song, along with a description that has been put together.....
(Excerpt) Read more at ChicoER Gate...
Ever seen REM live?
10,000 people yelling “Leonard Bernstein” at once was a lot of fun.
I feel soooooooo old.
That’s what I like about Billy Joel. He doesn’t shy away from “tributes” to legends. Listen to “An Innocent Man”, and you can pretty much name every group he’s honoring with nearly all of the songs on that album.
Same with “The Nylon Curtain” A lot of Beatles in that album (”Laura”, and “Scandinavian Skies” come to mind.
I’ve seen Elton about 10 times. Once with Billy (Billy was sick and couldn’t hit the high notes). Every show was awesome. The best was at the Greek Theater in L.A.— just him on piano with Ray Cooper on percussion. Played a lot of his lesser known (better) stuff.
If you want to see something great, get his 60th birthday concert DVD. You won’t be disappointed.
I agree with that.
Thanks for posting this link. Interesting stuff.
Oh thank you! Will definitely do!
Thanks for reminding me I am older than dirt.... LOL
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